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As International Women's Day highlights the slow progress of gender diversity in tech, experts call for a re-evaluation of skillsets to foster innovation and inclusion.

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

Adobe Summit 2025 will showcase digital innovations in Las Vegas from March 18-20, focusing on AI-powered marketing automation and new creative tools.

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry faces an uphill battle with women comprising only 29% of the workforce amid a stubborn 11.9% pay gap.

The evolution of Australia's Consumer Data Right is set to transform lending, allowing non-bank lenders to innovate and enhance consumer choice by 2026.

A recent report reveals that 81% of Australian business leaders view AI as vital to strategy, the highest globally, with 93% embracing experimentation.

IDeaS has unveiled an API data integration developer portal aimed at boosting collaboration among hospitality technology providers and streamlining connections.

David Manassa has been appointed Client Development Director at VECTEC, marking a strategic move to enhance client experience amid the firm's rapid growth.

UiPath has secured a global consulting agreement with a leading EMR platform to bolster services in 16 countries, enhancing healthcare efficiency.

Zitcha has appointed Jim Kane as Vice President of Sales - Global, aiming to enhance its retail media platform's global presence and revenue growth.

SMEs increasingly turn to fintech for faster, more efficient funding solutions as traditional banks' stringent requirements hinder access to capital.

Governments worldwide are ramping up efforts to combat the surge in ransomware, focusing on enhancing cyber resilience and imposing stronger penalties on perpetrators.

As International Women's Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.

Moloco and MetaRouter have formed a partnership to enhance ad personalisation for retailers in Australia and New Zealand while prioritising customer privacy.

Research from Celonis reveals that 75% of senior IT leaders believe they are underusing technology investments, hindering potential innovation and ROI.

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.

Australia has climbed to fourth place globally for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, as a report reveals a surge in diverse threats targeting various sectors.

Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.

SevenRooms has launched Text Marketing, a service designed to boost engagement for Australian eateries through SMS and WhatsApp, harnessing a 94% open rate.